Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs (GSPA)
Needles Hall, second floor, room 2201
Welcome to Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs
Year after year, international and Canadian rankings place the University of Waterloo among the best universities in the world.
Waterloo is pleased to provide the President's Graduate Scholarship (PGS) to outstanding graduate students who hold major federally and provincially funded competition-based scholarships.
Do you want to be a part of the University of Waterloo graduate studies community? Explore our more than 180+ master's and doctoral programs.
News
- May 30, 2023Meet the GRADflix finalist who combined art and programming to share her research
Each year the University of Waterloo GRADflix competition sees Master’s and PhD students from every discipline participate creating 60-second videos describing their research and showcasing the amazing ideas and ambitions of our community of graduate researchers. This year, Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs is following up with our 2023 participants.
- May 11, 2023Meet the GRADflix winner who filmed her video while researching abroad
Each year the University of Waterloo GRADflix competition sees Master’s and PhD students from every discipline participate, creating 60-second videos describing their research and showcasing the amazing ideas and ambitions of our community of graduate researchers. This year, Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs is following up with our 2023 participants.
- May 11, 2023Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships 2023 competition launched
Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs is pleased to announce that the Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship (PDF) 2023 competition recently launched.
Events
- June 5, 2023Spring 2023 PhD graduates dinner reception
A doctoral degree represents the culmination of hard work and dedication; seeing it through to the finish line is a testament to hard work and perseverance!
- June 7, 2023How management skills upgrade your technical skills - online and part-time option
Management of Technology is key for STEM professionals who want to advance in their technical career into a management role. With a scientific approach, the MMSC MOT program offers a program designed for working professionals with a part-time schedule and 100% online. Sounds like it's for you? Join our session and learn more.
- June 9, 2023New Postdoc Networking Social
Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs (GSPA) is hosting a networking social for new postdocs at the University of Waterloo. This event is an excellent opportunity for postdocs entering the Waterloo community to network and socialize with their peers in person over drinks and snacks. Attendees will be introduced to GSPA supports and services with a brief orientation presentation, before having a chance to mingle and introduce themselves to other postdocs.
Blog
- Mar. 15, 2023"We are Family"
At Waterloo we understand that many of our graduate students are (or are about to become) parents who are trying to balance their studies with family obligations.
- Feb. 21, 2023Policy 30: frequently asked questions (FAQs) with answers!
Answering some common questions about the recently updated Policy 30: Employment of Graduate Student Teaching Assistant.
- Jan. 23, 2023Supporting student professional development: An individual approach
In the academic context, we often refer to graduate students as if they belong to one group, defined by their engagement in graduate studies, however, in reality, we know that each of our graduate students is unique.